· Puppy Bait: Men are almost four times more likely to use their pet to attract a potential date than women (22 percent vs. · Vetting it Out: 70 percent of singles think their dates’ reaction to their pet is important.

According to a University of Buffalo study, couples with pets have closer relationships and interact more than couples without pets.

Another potential perk of dating a dog lover: they may be more empathetic.

While the survey showed that 60% of Canadians think that owning any pet at all makes someone more attractive, dogs were crowned the best of the best.However, although Canadians are besotted with pet owners, that doesn’t necessarily mean that they want them to bring their furry friends along to their dates.